Nottigham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi on Thursday was named in the shortlist for the August 2023 Premier League Player of the Month prize, as the Nigerian player scored thrice in four games for the English side. 

Premier League said in a Thursday statement announced the six nominees for the award. the statement said; “The Nigerian striker scored in each of Nottingham Forest’s first three matches, extending his overall scoring streak dating back to last season to seven consecutive Premier League matches, only the third African player to do so.” 

Awoniyi would face competition from West Ham’s Jarod Bowen, James Maddison of Tottenham Hotspur, Rodri (Manchester City), Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford), and Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton and Hove Albion) in the race for the price. 

The statement added that fans could vote for the winner of the prize on the EA Sports website, revealing that they have until 12 p.m. on Monday 11 September to vote.

In addition to their votes, a selected team of football will also pick the winner who is to be announced next week.

Awoniyi will be part of Nigeria’s team when they take on São Tomé and Principe in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier this weekend.